How to pronounce platelike
Say it like PLAYT-lyke. Platelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce platelike. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAYT
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platelike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of platelike
American and British speakers say platelike in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪtˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈpleɪtˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYT-lyke.
What does platelike mean?
- Having characteristics of a plate
Where does platelike come from?
From plate + -like.
Questions about saying platelike
How do you pronounce platelike?
Say PLAYT-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪtˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪtˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platelike?
Platelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYT). Broken into parts: PLAYT · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say platelike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪtˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪtˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.